A Little Tale About Me

This blog came to fruition two years after a near-fatal accident – during which time I was bedridden, with a broken body and spirit, for long stretches of time. The world closed in around me, as I concentrated on the early days (months, years) of healing my body. For awhile, I existed as if encased in a snow globe – not surprising, given that much of my time was spent in the chilly, wintry northern hemisphere.

As my acute recovery improved and translated into more movement, swims and sorties, the world came into sharper focus, and the hard edges began to melt away. Ergo my writing expanded beyond the immediate contours of my body’s (re)surface.

Through all the shifts, both seismic and subtle, my blog has been a mainstay. It’s where I ponder mystery, share the thrill of discoveries, entertain new possibilities, and thrive among the shared abundance of life’s stories – within an incredible, if not largely invisible, sphere of other bloggers around the world.

Welcome, to my extraordinary adventures in travel, healing, walking (long, far and wide).. and LIFE.

May you, the healing pilgrim, have safe travels again..and bring lots of light and love and creativity to others in warmer places. we will miss you here…and will know where to ‘find’ you on this blog. Dont forget to email too! Blessings of health and good fortune to you AJ…
xo all of us

So…where art thou healing pilgrim? Did you make it back to THE bridge? Did you celebrate Chinese New Year this year? Will you write here soon so we can read and know how it was…how you are? where you are? Did you reunite in vertical with all your caretakers and gentle souls in BKK and BB who treated you 2 years ago? xo

Your inner strength, determination and spirit are very powerful. Clearly your journey has been for a purpose. I will chose to believe that I follow your journey so that I can , in my own way, embark on a jouney of my own. So I thank you for sharing….

WOW!! I am so filled with admiration, love, and awe. You are a strong woman…resourceful and courageous. Travel safely and wisely, with an open mind and an open heart, with yourself and with others. I can’t wait to hear and read more from you.

I appreciate your comment. I congratulate you on your claw to face the problems.
Paulo Coelho, Writer of Brazil wrote:
When less we wait for it, the life us places ahead a challenge that tests our courage and our will of change.

I also write in Spanish. Luck ¡
Cruz del Sur
Sorry for my basic English

Get well soon, Amit! You are very brave to still continue with your love for traveling despite the unfortunate mishap that almost cost your life. You are right, your adventure is just on hold for the moment. I hope and pray that very soon, you’ll be on track again with your travels.

It takes so much courage and determination to do what you are doing! I, too am on a physical healing journey–at home with family and long-term familiar surroundings. It is those lengthy moments of outright pain and feelings of hopelessness that challenge the spirit and soul. It sounds as though you have the inner depth to acknowledge those times and continue to thrive. Blessings, Barb

Hi Barb,
Thanks for your comment. Kudos to you for your pursuit of healing and happiness too… as you probably know yourself, there are up days and down days.. I just try to focus on (and write about!) the ones that have more joy, adventure, learning and heart.
Thanks for stopping by my blog,
Amit

Wow, really? I’m such a WordPress-Luddite… not really sure what that means, but what an honor! I’ve ‘met’ so many wonderful people, writers, thinkers, journey-people on this forum, I am so grateful… Thanks 🙂

Hi Elise! Sorry for being awol for so long.. but it was worth it, catching up with family & friends & life on the other side of the pond. I guess I had to disconnect for awhile! Thanks for checking in though, I’m sure I’ll get back into the blog-reading and writing soon enough. Take care 🙂

Hi Amit! I was wondering if you’d be up for an interview for my Abroad Blog of the Week. I featured you before I ever started the interviews and I would love to revisit. Would you be up for it? Send me an email at elisehblalock(at)gmail.com and I can give you all the details. Talk to you soon!

It seems that life consists of many journeys, some easier than others. We’re all pilgrams, but some paths are more challenging than others. I hope the rest of this journey for you is straight and downhill, that you pick up speed and feel the wind through your hair. It is obvious that you’re taking in the view–that makes all the difference. Best of good fortune, Doug

I have a great deal of respect for the work you are undertaking and the results that you achieve. You have endured unbelievable hardships and surface smiling every time! You have brought hope and new life to so many. Many thanks.

Thanks Frank!
Sweet of you to reblog some of what I’d written, which reinforces what I’ve thought for a long time: we never know how we might touch someone else’s heart on the other side of the world.
Love your blog concept 😉

Hi Hari,
Sorry for the delay, I’m spending all my time with family (whom I’ve not seen since last summer) rather than online 😉 I always appreciate your comments, insight and support – the surprising re-nomination too! Hope I can return to blogging soon – and to dropping by your blog too. Take care and sampai jump!

Hi– Thanks for your blog. My friend and I are hoping to do some non-tourist stuff in Bali when we arrive next week. I am especially looking to hook up with a Rosh Hashana service and/or a Shabbat meal in Bali. Do you have contact info? Valerie

Hi, I am a pilgrim and yet to be able to go on my beloved Camino Frances. I am a Home Health nurse and live in Eugene Oregon USA. I am blessed to have found your blog and knowing you on your journey. Bless you. Lorrie

Hi Steve, Sorry for the delay… What a surprise to find your nomination… thank you so much for this honour…I’m humbled, as it comes from you – whose insightful and informative writing I’ve enjoyed so much, and whose photos always instill in me a desire to travel to parts unknown. So, can I reciprocate with the nomination too?! Spasiba 😉 Oh, and do I have to ‘do’ anything?

You’ve clearly transformed a huge misfortune into a blessing by sharing your experience and wisdom with others. Your talent for alchemy is inspirational! Thanks for the example. I look forward to reading more. Jeff

The road we travel is amazing at times with its unexpected interruptions, but the beauty of it is the way we continue to learn. Learning about healing and walking and life has its blessings and as I continue on a very similar path. I offer my friendship. Thank you for the kindness you have shared my friend and may loves light and healing grace forever be your companion. Phoenix

Wow, what a dramatic story! It’s wonderful that you have such a positive attitude and you didn’t stop traveling after your accident. I hope you are fully recovered now.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my post “Never, dear. Men don’t say that”. I’ve noticed your comments over at Lesley’s Bucket List Publications blog before — I also follow Lesley’s blog. The WordPress blogging community is such a wonderful place. Even though there are hundreds and thousands of blogs, I often encounter mutual blogging friends. 🙂

Hi Amit, I’ve been following your blog for a while and really love what you write. May I ask you a question? We’ll be travelling to Bali in a few weeks but are unsure where to stay – we’re bringing our toddler along. Do you have any suggestions for kids friendly areas or even hotels? We’re not too much into big resorts and luxury though…something really quiet and safe would be perfect 🙂

Hi Andrea, Thanks for your comments, glad to hear you’re enjoying my writing. It might be hard to believe, if you’ve not been here before, but the pickings in Bali are so unimaginably extensive that I wouldn’t know where to start to answer your question. My suggestion would be to read up on the areas where you’d like to stay and visit, including child- or family-friendly venues and hotels. You’ll see soon enough how much is on offer! I hope you enjoy your time in Bali 😉

I very much resonated with your post. Unlike you I have not traveled very much in the physical world. However my inner journey’s have been quite extensive Still so much to explore both outside and inside all the best Moshe

My friend Peta Kaplan told me about your inspirational journey, beautifully imagery, and engaging prose. I look forward to following you as you journey further and further from your snow-globe confinement.